Mr Abbott became the first opposition leader booted from question time in 26 years yesterday after calling Prime Minister Julia Gillard a liar and failing to withdraw the comment properly.

Responding to the MP’s question, Government Leader of the House Anthony Albanese told the caucus meeting that he believed Mr Abbott's behaviour was very different and less respectful than if the direction came from Mr Jenkins and Mr Slipper.

"He challenges every ruling and abuses the PM across the chamber,'' Mr Albanese told the meeting.

The Opposition Leader is not comfortable around capable women, according to Attorney-General Nicola Roxon. Ms Roxon said it was well known she and Mr Abbott did not get along.

"Whether that's because I'm a woman or whether that's because I win arguments with him, I think is a matter for others to make their summation," she said.

"It does seem to me that he's not very comfortable with capable women."

"I think he does find it very difficult that he's dealing with two women in positions of authority."

Asked if Mr Abbott's behaviour in parliament was worse under Ms Burke than when Harry Jenkins or Peter Slipper where in the speaker's chair, Ms Plibersek said: "I don't recall him behaving the same way with those two previous speakers.

"I think it is a problem being told what to do by a woman."

But Mr Abbott today insisted he was always happy to take directions from women and constantly did so from his wife, daughters and senior staff in his office.